CINCINNATI – The Cyclone soccer program (3-7-1, 0-3 Big 12) dropped its second-straight road contest on Sunday afternoon, falling to Cincinnati, 1-0, at Gettler Stadium.

In the first-ever meeting between the Cyclones and Bearcats, Cincinnati held ISU in check for most of the first half, converting on a penalty kick to account for the lone score of the day.

Cincinnati held Iowa State to a season-low four shots on the day, with two coming on goal.

In the first half, Cincinnati outshot the Cyclones 6-0 and was able to draw a penalty kick on a questionable call in the box in the 26th minute. Cincinnati’s Ellie Flower converted on the PK, sneaking one by Avery Gillahan, who got her hands on it but was unable to punch it away.

Iowa State pressed the attack into the half, holding the ball on Cincy’s half for the majority of the second part of the first half, but was unable to come away with a goal.

The Cyclones were able to put some shots on the net in the second half, tying the Bearcats with four shots in the stanza. One of Iowa State’s best chances, an Alex Campana shot, just missed wide left.

Iowa State was shut out for the third time this season as Cincinnati earned three points in the Big 12 standings to raise its total to four through three matches.

Fannon’s Thoughts 

“We didn’t play particularly well today, but to lose the game on a refereeing decision that the officials told us was a mistake is incredibly frustrating.”

Goals 

Iowa State: N/A

Cincinnati: Ellie Flower – 26’ (pen.)

Assists

Iowa State: N/A

Cincinnati: N/A

Up Next 

Following its two-game road trip, Iowa State will return to the Cyclone Soccer Complex to host the Houston Cougars on September 28 at 6 p.m. Next Thursday’s match is Pups at the Pitch, so make sure to register beforehand. Thursday’s action will be streamed on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.